NEUTRALS

Off the Beaten Path

#534C4B

RGB 83, 76, 75 · HSL 7°, 5%, 31% · CMYK 0, 8, 10, 67

Off the Beaten Path is #534C4B in HEX — rgb(83, 76, 75), hsl(7°, 5%, 31%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 10%, 67%).

Off the Beaten Path pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 7°, 5%, 31%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#534C4B

RGB83, 76, 75

HSL7°, 5%, 31%

HSV7°, 10%, 33%

CMYK0, 8, 10, 67

Decimal5459019

CSS RGBrgb(83, 76, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 5%, 31%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Harvest Oak BNC-33

ΔE 1.1 · #524A48

Dulux

Round Table S05B8

ΔE 1.9 · #564C49

Dunn-Edwards

Black Bean DE6385

ΔE 2 · #4E4B4A

Valspar

Safari Brown 6009-1

ΔE 2.1 · #524F4F

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 2.3 · #574C49

Farrow & Ball

Tanner's Brown 255

ΔE 2.3 · #4D4746

PPG

Black Elegance 1004-7

ΔE 2.5 · #50484A

Benjamin Moore

Midsummer 2134-20

ΔE 2.6 · #514B46

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 3.3 · #594B49

Sherwin-Williams

Urbane Bronze SW7048

ΔE 3.6 · #54504A

Vista Paint

Gargoyle C-549

ΔE 4.2 · #5B4F49

Hallman-Lindsay

Smokescreen 556

ΔE 4.7 · #5E5755

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.1 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.5 · #535654

RAL

Blue Grey 7031

ΔE 5.6 · #474B4E

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 9.3 · #583F40

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

8/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#534C4B

#4B5253

Analogous

#534B4E

#534C4B

#53504B

Triadic

#534C4B

#4B534C

#4C4B53

Split-Complementary

#534C4B

#4B5350

#4B4E53

Tetradic

#534C4B

#4E534B

#4B5253

#504B53

Monochromatic

#0D0C0C

#2B2727

#534C4B

#7B716F

#A19897

Rectangle

#534C4B

#52534B

#4B5253

#4C4B53

Compound

#534C4B

#53504B

#4B5253

#4B4E53

Variations

Lighter

#786E6D

#9A9291

#C4C0BF

Darker

#433D3C

#2E2A29

#1B1818

Saturation

#504E4E

#534C4B

#792F26

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

8.39:1

AAA

vs Black

2.50:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#534C4B

#4F4E4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#534C4B

#4D4D4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#534C4B

#534C4C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Off the Beaten Path gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#7E6653

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#534C4B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6B6B78

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#325054

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #534C4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #534C4B;

CSS Variable

--color-off-the-beaten-path: #534C4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'off-the-beaten-path': '#534C4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#534C4B] text-[#534C4B]

SCSS

$off-the-beaten-path: #534C4B;

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#57504C · ΔE 2.5

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#564E48 · ΔE 3.3

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#4A4442 · ΔE 3.7

Iron Mountain

#575553 · ΔE 4.0

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#494A4B · ΔE 4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #534C4B?

#534C4B is Off the Beaten Path, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #534C4B warm or cool?

Off the Beaten Path reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Off the Beaten Path?

Off the Beaten Path works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Off the Beaten Path?

Off the Beaten Path pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Off the Beaten Path?

You can download Off the Beaten Path on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Off the Beaten Path?

The hex code is #534C4B. In RGB it's 83, 76, 75, and in HSL it's 7°, 5%, 31%.

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